CHHS News

Jul 19th, 2021

LifeSkills, a private nonprofit that delivers social services to an 18-county region, has entered into a five-year partnership with the Center for Child Welfare Education and Research, part of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS).

Jun 16th, 2021

The School of Nursing and Allied Health at WKU has received a $256,595.00 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Advanced Education Nursing Grant Program.

May 12th, 2021

WKU Alum, Stephanie Koeller began her academic career pursuing the KY Early Childhood Director’s Credential. Upon completion, she progressed through the Early Childhood Education Assoc. program where she was named the 2013 student of the year.

Apr 21st, 2021

The pandemic has presented many challenges to nursing education, particularly related to providing quality clinical experiences because many clinical facilities closed their doors to nursing students. However, it has presented many opportunities as well..

Apr 14th, 2021

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child welfare belongs to all of us! This short blog provides you with just a few tools to help you get involved across all levels. What will you do to ensure children are safe and families are supported?

Apr 1st, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinics around the state are in need of student, staff, and faculty volunteers.

Nov 10th, 2020

Disproportionality has plagued the child welfare system since its inception. However, the root cause of this social injustice continues to be debated. This post does not aim to solve this problem, but rather encourages collaboration and action.

Apr 24th, 2020

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Western Kentucky University’s Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (CCWEAR) is excited to launch our new website!

Feb 25th, 2020

The WKU College of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the development of the Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (CCWEAR).

Apr 30th, 2019

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